Outdoor Adventures Activity Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

University Division: Student Affairs

Department/Unit: Campus Recreation – Outdoor Adventures

Base Pay Rate: $20.00/hr

Duties & Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Supervise operations of a specific activity/facility
  • Serve as a subject expert with demonstrated skills and/or knowledge
  • Management of high-risk activities
  • May supervise and support part-time staff

• Provide high quality training for staff to facilitate professional growth and job-specific competency
  • Create organized and effective lesson plans with clear learning outcomes
  • Select appropriate site(s) for instruction and managing environmental factors
  • Utilize instructional strategies that accommodate various learning styles
  • Lead quality staff training experiences for staff to facilitate professional growth and job-specific competency

• Assist full-time staff members with high-level tasks, projects, events, or other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• May need to drive University vehicles and trailers of varying sizes (training provided as needed)
• Work may include overnight shifts at Stone Valley Recreation Area or in the field
• May include duties and responsibilities comparable to an Outdoor Adventures Facilitator, Lead Facilitator, and/or Supervisor

Requirements:

• Completion of the Outdoor Leadership Training Course (OLTC) or equivalent outdoor leadership training.
• Possess (and maintain) valid Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & CPR/AED certification or higher
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) preferred and may be required for certain activities.
• Minimum of 2 years of documented outdoor/adventure leadership/management experience required; applicants should possess expertise in at least 1 activity (as demonstrated through completion of activity or site-specific assessments) and demonstrate proficient outdoor leadership skills

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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